HDS @workStation System Administrator's Guide

A Hypertext Document


Operating the @workStation

This page helps you use the @workStation and all its features.

@workStation Startup Process
When the @workStation boots (see Booting the @workStation for information on the boot process and its options), it brings up an initial screen with a login icon in the lower right corner. Click on the login icon and the login screen appears. The Login screen asks for username, password, and login host IP or name. When this information is entered and verified, the @workStation runs a Startup script. There are also other Log commands to enter and exit the login host.

Automatic Starting of the @workStation with XDM
This page describes the X Display Manager and the automatic way it starts your sessions on the @workStation. There are references to XDM operation on the host from this page.

Manual Starting of the @workStation
This page describes starting the @workStation manually, including setting the display environment, starting a window manager, and opening a Telnet session.

Setup Mode Settings and Configuration
This page describes Setup Mode and its operation. Each option and menu is discussed, along with the meanings and typical settings you might use.

@workStation Console Window Commands and Messages
This page describes the operation of the @workStation's Console Window.

Ethernet Operation of the @workStation
This page describes how the @workStation works on the Ethernet.

Serial Line Operation of the @workStation
This page describes using a @workStation on a serial line, either with a direct connection to a host, or using TCP/IP services with a PPP link to the host.

Token Ring Operation of the @workStation
This page describes using the @workStation on a Token Ring network, including initial configuration and IP addressing.

Font Handling on the @workStation
This section describes font handling on the @workStation and ways to make this process easy, including font utility programs included with netOS.

@workStations with 4 MB of Memory
This page describes @workStation operation for users with 4 MB of memory installed.

Suggestions for Customizing the @workStation
This page suggests some things you might want to use to customize the @workStation and its environment. Details about these items and their configurations are handled on another page.


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